Second Reading: Jonathan Yardley Reexamines Jane Austen's “Pride and Prejudice” - washingtonpost.com

Second Reading: Jonathan Yardley Reexamines Jane Austen's “Pride and Prejudice” - washingtonpost.com

I've always loved Yardley. This essay plays against the reason to read most critics. I usually read criticism to see a skilled writer skewer some poor writer or movie. This essay is one about loving a book too much. Obviously sentimental, it also succeeds in conveying Yardley's love for the book without being too cloying. Maybe a sign of getting old, but I wish to read more happy reviews.

Ethan Hastert speaks to supporters :: Beacon News :: Local News

Ethan Hastert speaks to supporters :: Beacon News :: Local News:

"'I didn't get into this race because my dad held the seat,' Ethan Hastert assured."

If his name was Ethan Smith he'd be nowhere. He looks good, but I don't if nepotism is going to play here.

Dana Milbank - Washington Sketch: GOP's Steele Couldn't Have Said It Better Himself - washingtonpost.com

Dana Milbank - Washington Sketch: GOP's Steele Couldn't Have Said It Better Himself - washingtonpost.com

A must read about the GOP efforts to kill health care.

TV Review: Hank Stuever on 'Wendy Williams Show': Daytime Talkfest Jittery, Lame - washingtonpost.com

TV Review: Hank Stuever on 'Wendy Williams Show': Daytime Talkfest Jittery, Lame - washingtonpost.com:

"The sound of a television turned on at high noon is the sound of utter human defeat. (The drone never ceases with the ads: bad credit, bad floors, bad living.)"

Best line I've heard in a long while.

Guns N' Roses Leaker Gets Probation - washingtonpost.com

Guns N' Roses Leaker Gets Probation - washingtonpost.com

Best publicity for Gn'R since the album was leaked.

The Vocal Minority - Moon Landing Was a Hoax - NYTimes.com

The Vocal Minority - Moon Landing Was a Hoax - NYTimes.com

I can certainly empathize with conspiracy theorist, but in the end we have to believe in science. Maybe this is part of the religious/faith disconnect modernity brings.

Rep. Kirk opts out of Senate race: report | Crain's Chicago Business

Rep. Kirk opts out of Senate race: report | Crain's Chicago Business

This is smellier than week old fish. either that or the circular firing squad is in action again.